First Year Seminar - Learning Framework Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Melodie Graves (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
Enrollment Center Room 110
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
11:00AM - 2:00PM or by Appointment
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
Administrative Drop Policy
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Student Withdrawal Procedures
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:
- consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
- consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
- consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
- consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
- NOTE: The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.
Privacy Statement
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
Course
EDUC-1100-011 First Year Seminar - Learning Framework
Prerequisites
Course Description
A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.
Student Resources Student Resources Website
Department Expectations
Occupational License Disclaimer
Hours
(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 1 lab)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Lessons and supplemental materials are accessible for printing via the Blackboard course. You are encouraged to print lessons and create your own "textbook" by placing copies of lessons in a 3-ring binder.
Supplies
• Thumb drive
• Notetaking materials
• Internet access
• 2" 3 ring-binder
• 5 tab dividers
Student Performance
1. Increase self-awareness.
2. Take charge of your life.
3. Identify and interact within your communities.
4. Demonstrate effective study skills.
5. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
- You are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early; electronic device noises; talking during lectures; abusive, offensive or disrespectful behavior/language.
- You should address and sign all e-mails sent to your instructor and classmates. E-mails, like all academic work, should be proofread, should not include slang or abbreviations, and should not resemble text messages.
- You should turn off your cell phone or silence it during class.
- If you are caught plagiarizing or cheating, you will receive a failing grade for the assignment. According to the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct, plagiarism is the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another's work and the acknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one's own written work. If you are caught plagiarizing or cheating more than once, the instructor has the right to take appropriate actions as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Please review the Student Code of Conduct for a complete understanding of rules and policies.
Grading Criteria
| 10% | Self-reflection Narratives | ||
| 20% | Attendance (class meetings and lab sessions) | ||
| 10% | Daily Work / Homework | ||
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| 20% | AC Online quizzes completed by deadline | ||
| 20% | Connections + Career Research Worksheet + Education Plan | ||
| You must attend/participate in a Connection activity(ies) and complete a short worksheet for the experience. You may attend a workshop in the following locations to fulfill your Connection assignment: Career & Employment Center or Student Money Management Center. You may also complete the following: attend 3 club meetings (club of your choice) or the Fall SGA Leadership Retreat. These activities must be scheduled outside of regular class time during the semester in which you are enrolled in this course (SGA Leadership Retreat unavailable for Spring or Summer students). Online opportunities are available; however, if you choose to complete online Connections, you must complete 2 online activities as identified by the instructor in the online class. | |||
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| C = 70-79 | |||
| D = 60-69 | |||
| F = below 60 | |||
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Grades are not given; you earn grades based upon your performance. Please note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester. If you complete the coursework in a timely fashion with quality submissions, you should successfully complete this course. You are encouraged to read and apply, as necessary, all feedback from the instructor in order to improve the quality of future assignment submissions. Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated in the course calendar. Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement in all college courses. It is your responsibility to attend each class and/or lab meeting. You are also expected to log in to the online course and complete all assignments according to the class calendar. (See Student Attendance policy above.) If an extenuating circumstance prevents you from submitting an assignment on time, it is your responsibility to let the instructor know immediately. Discussion forums will not be available for postings after the date/time deadline. Please read the Course Calendar (below) carefully and be aware of when things are due. A user-friendly, color-coded course calendar is available through the Blackboard course. While the online portion of the class is available 24/7, you must pay attention to due dates...typically Thursday and Saturday evenings at 11:59 p.m. Due dates for assignments are detailed on the Course Calendar. Print out the color-coded calendar available in the Blackboard course. Check off assignments as you complete them. |
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Attendance
Class and lab sessions are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:45 in Ware Student Commons Room 212. You are expected to attend all sessions.
Calendar
Course Calendar
2017SP • EDUC 1100 First-Year Seminar • 8-week course
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Week 1 (Mar 20-25) |
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Monday Mar. 20 |
Start Here |
Introduction to the course |
(1) Mark important dates in Badger Planner, phone, or online calendar. (2) Create a notebook for one of your classes. Show instructor for bonus points by Thursday, Mar 23.
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Tuesday, Mar 21 |
You’re in College Now
Technology Tips |
Time Management & Organization |
Discussion: “About Me” Post initial response by Thurs, Mar 23rd. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Mar 25th. |
Mar 23 |
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Wednesday, Mar 22 |
Achieving Your Dream
Defining Yourself
Managing your Time and Energy |
Building a support structure |
Email contact information to Instructor by Thursday, Mar 23 |
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Contact family and friends to sign Commitment Pledge |
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Thursday, Mar 23 |
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AC Portal & Blackboard
Course Contract and Commitment Pledge
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Initial and sign the Course Contract and upload through assignment box in Blackboard. |
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Complete the "Achieve your Dream - No- Excuses" Commitment Pledge and upload a PDF copy to 1.) the assignment box and keep a PDF copy to upload to 2.) your e-Portfolio (next week). |
Mar 23 |
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QUIZ 1: Multiple Choice (Quiz closes Sat., Mar 25). Content covers all online lessons in Week 1 folder. |
Mar 25 |
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Week 2 (Mar 27-Apr 1) |
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Monday, Mar 27 |
Learning to Learn
Maximize your Learning |
Learning Theory |
Complete the VARK Questionnaire - Learning Styles. Save results as a PDF to flash drive to upload into e-Portfolio. |
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Tuesday, Mar 28 |
Your Hidden Agenda
Choosing a college Major and Career |
Applying Learning Theory (VARK and Cornell Notes)
Learning Styles & Memory |
Complete MyPlan Career Inventory: 1.) Personality Survey, and 2.) Interests Survey. Save results as PDFs to flash drive to upload into e-Portfolio. |
Complete prior to Career Center in-class visit |
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Wednesday, Mar 29 |
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Guest Speaker: Advising |
Create e-Portfolio using AC template: 1) set up personal site; 2) add photo; 3) add summary statement; 4) share with & invite instructor; 5) upload PDF copy of Commitment Pledge; 6) upload PDF of VARK results; 7) upload PDF of MyPlan results from 2 surveys plus Career Match. |
Mar 29 |
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Thursday, Mar 30 |
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QUIZ 2: Matching (Quiz closes Sat., Apr 1). Content covers all online lessons in Week 2 folder.
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April 1st |
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Week 3 (April 3-8) |
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Monday, Apr 3 |
Create Your Educational Pathway |
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Work on Educational Plan. |
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Tuesday, Apr 4 |
Career Exploration: MyPlan |
Guest Speaker: Mitch Parker, Career Center – MyPlan |
Bring Career Research Worksheet to class. Do NOT submit this for a grade until AFTER the MyPlan lecture from the Career Center (today) and Library lecture. |
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Wednesday, Apr 5 |
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Self-Reflection: College and Me. Reflect on your first few weeks of this class and what you have learned. Discuss a minimum of three changes or observations you have made in your life. Describe how these changes have impacted your life. (3-4 paragraph narrative.) Upload a PDF copy to 1.) the assignment box and 2.) your e- Portfolio. |
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Thursday, Apr 6 |
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Make an appointment with your Adviser; Work on your unique Educational Pathway Plan w/ Adviser. |
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Week 4 (Apr 10-15) |
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Monday, Apr 10 |
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Managing Personal Relationships Lecture
Guest Speakers: Corporal Scott Acker, AC Police, & |
Attend on-campus workshop or activity as listed under the Connections list in the class |
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Continue completing Career Research Worksheet, which you brought to class last week. |
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Tuesday, Apr 11 |
Career Exploration: Research |
Ethics and Academic Integrity
Library Presentation (Information Literacy and Research Techniques |
Work on Career Research worksheet |
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Wednesday, Apr 12 |
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e-Portfolio Check 1: (1) photo; (2) summary statement; (3) signed Commitment Pledge; (4) VARK Questionnaire Results; (5) MyPlan Results from Personality and Interests surveys plus Career Match; (6) College & Me narrative. |
Apr 13 |
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Thursday, Apr 13 |
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Complete Connections Worksheet #1 |
Apr 15 |
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Week 5 (Apr 17-22) |
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Monday, Apr 17 |
Stress and Wellness |
Coping with Stress Lecture |
Complete Texas Reality Check Survey and upload it to your ePortfolio. |
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Tests and Test Anxiety |
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Complete Career Research Worksheet, which you brought to class last week. |
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Tuesday, Apr 18 |
Managing Your Money, Part I
Managing Your Money, Part II |
Guest Speaker: Lisa Bentley, Student Money Management Center |
Make an appointment with your Adviser; Work on your unique Educational Pathway Plan w/ Adviser. |
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Wednesday. Apr 19 |
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Upload completed Career Research Worksheet to 1.) assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio. |
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Thursday, Apr 20 |
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QUIZ 3: Multiple Choice, True-False, Multiple Answer, Matching format. Content covers Money Management I and II. (Quiz closes Sat Apr 22). |
Apr 22 |
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Week 6 (Apr 24-29) |
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Monday, Apr 24 |
Critical Thinking Creativity |
Creativity & Critical Thinking Exercises/ Activities |
Final appointments with adviser should be this week. Complete Educational Plan. |
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Tuesday, Apr 25 |
Emotional Intelligence
Working in the 21st Century |
Professionalism and Values Lecture
Managing Professional Relationships Lecture |
Work on e-Portfolio |
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Complete Connections Worksheet #2 |
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Wednesday. Apr 26 |
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Complete the Multiple Intelligences Inventory. Save results as a PDF to flash drive and upload into e-Portfolio. |
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Thursday, Apr 27 |
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Complete Educational Pathway Plan and upload to the 1.) assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio. |
Apr 27 |
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Week 7 (May 1-6) |
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Monday, May 1 |
Mock job interviews – schedule TBA |
FINAL MEETING DAY for some in class – check schedule
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Self-Reflection: My World and My Future. Reflect on your relationships with friends, family, professors, and co-workers. How have they changed over the past 13 weeks? What have you deliberately done to improve or end those relationships and why? How have those changes impacted your short- and long-term goals? How will you achieve your identified educational and career goals. (3-4 paragraph narrative.) Upload a PDF copy to 1.) the assignment box and 2.) your e-Portfolio. |
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Tuesday, May 2 |
Mock job interviews – schedule TBA |
FINAL MEETING DAY for some in class – check schedule |
e-Portfolio Check 2: 1) photo; (2) summary statement; (3) signed Commitment Pledge; (4) VARK Questionnaire Results; (5) MyPlan Results (2 inventories plus Career Match); (6) College & Me narrative; (7) Educational Plan; (8) Career Research Worksheet; (9) My World & My Future; (10) Multiple Intelligences Inventory; Texas Reality Check |
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Last Day to Withdraw – May 2nd |
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WR, May 3-4 |
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Private Meetings with Instructor or tutor as needed |
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Week 8 (May 8-11) |
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MWTR, May 8-11 |
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Private Meetings with Instructor as needed |
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Final |
Wednesday, May 10 by noon |
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All assignments must be completed, submitted, and graded by noon on Wednesday, May 10. |
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Course Grade is Determined by: |
20% Attendance (class meetings and lab sessions) 10% Self-Reflection 20% e-Portfolio 10% Daily Work/ Homework (discussion postings, drop boxes) 20% Quizzes 20% Connections + Career Research Worksheet + Educational Plan
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Items from EDUC 1100 should be placed in the e-Portfolio as identified below:
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About Me |
Education |
Artifacts |
Community |
Skills |
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Photo |
Educational Plan |
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Personal Development |
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Summary Statement |
Commitment Pledge |
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VARK Results |
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Multiple Intelligences Inventory |
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College & Me |
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My World & My Future |
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Professional Development |
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MyPlan – Interests |
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MyPlan – Personality |
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MyPlan – Career Match |
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Career Research Worksheet |
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Texas Reality Check |
Additional Information
Honesty, integrity, and respect will guide this course. You are expected to treat all participants with respect at all times. In discussing controversial issues, it is important that students feel comfortable expressing their opinion, yet it is imperative that students refrain from using derogatory or offensive language.
Please ask questions – I’m here to help you
Syllabus Created on:
03/20/17 12:26 PM
Last Edited on:
03/20/17 3:48 PM